Tag Archives: Ignatian Spiritual Excercises

Bringing My Mother to Jesus

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Esther Hizsa

A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to … Continue reading →

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The Human Reason

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Esther Hizsa

 A leper came to him begging him, and kneeling he said to him, “If you choose, you can make me clean.”  Moved with pity, Jesus[stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, “I do choose. Be made … Continue reading →

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You Know Enough

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Esther Hizsa

We have known and believe the love that God has for us.–1 John 4:16a (NRSVUE) The word for this new year that came to you –of all the words, this one and of all people, you– what if it isn’t what you should be but … Continue reading →

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When Love Happens

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

To loveand be loved.We were made for this.Love created the earth, the stars, the seas.Everything and everyone was made of You,from Loveby Love,for Love. Love is the one thing needed,the command that keeps all others. To see what love does–there … Continue reading →

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A Walk with Rod Part 2

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

Hey friends, Remember when I wrote about my mom loving me the way I wanted to be loved the day after I went for a walk with a friend and talked about accepting that she loves me the way she … Continue reading →

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Colloquy 2*

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

I awoke to find a blanket of yellow covering the lawn. Other fading leaves still clung to the tree. Eventually, they would tire, loosen their grip and be vulnerable to the next brisk breeze.  Then, my dear tree will stand naked while rain pelts, winds push and pull and snow … Continue reading →

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Our Stories

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

The very thing I think I can’t tell you is what I need to. The very thing I fear will bring judgment and rejection, brings compassion and connection instead.  Sharing our stories, being vulnerable, being needy, afraid, hurt and discombobulated and not having to hide it, not having … Continue reading →

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A Walk with Rod

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

My friend Rod Janz and I went for a walk on the Okanagan Rail Trail in Vernon. Here is some of our conversation. (The title photo is of Fred and me in Banff National Park.) By the way, you can … Continue reading →

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The Story Isn’t Over

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

The day after I walked with a friend and lamented about my journey of letting go ofhow I wish my mother would love me and accepting how she does, she had an up day.  Her brain was back. She was full of vitality and … Continue reading →

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Claim Your Home

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Esther Hizsa

The Spirit is the one who makes all things new, and everawaits our “Yes” to the Dance. … come. Claim your home in theUniversal heart.from Psalm 110, Nan C. Merrill, Psalms for Praying  Hold…what happened lift it up in your cupped hands,up out … Continue reading →

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